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House roll call 555 · 99th Congress · May 15, 1986

To amend in the nature of a substitute H CON RES 337, to increase defense spending by $6 billion over current levels, increase revenues by $3.2 billion, and fix

On May 15, 1986, the House voted 145–280. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–249, Republicans 146–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
145
No
280
Did not vote
12
Date
May 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 249 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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